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Man Stabbed With Folding Knife During Fight In Atlantic City, Police Say Man Stabbed With Folding Knife During Fight In Atlantic City, Police Say
Man Stabbed With Folding Knife During Fight In Atlantic City, Police Say An Atlantic City man was accused of stabbing a Cumberland County man with a folding knife, authorities said. Rashaun Williams-Brooks, 39, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a report of a man stabbed on the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 9:54 p.m. The suspect and victim had left the area by the time police arrived. Officers found the victim bleeding heavily from stab wounds about two blocks from the scene. The victim was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Division. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Two Wanted Men, Teen Arrested In Two Stabbings And Shooting In Atlantic City: Police Two Wanted Men, Teen Arrested In Two Stabbings And Shooting In Atlantic City: Police
Two Wanted Men, Teen Arrested In Two Stabbings And Shooting In Atlantic City: Police Two men and a teen from Atlantic City were accused of two stabbings and a shooting in less than six hours, authorities said. Atlantic City police responded to a fight near the intersection of Tennessee and Atlantic avenues at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8, the department said in a news release. Officers found a 20-year-old with a stab wound and he was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Division, with a non-life-threatening injury. Police arrested 37-year-old James Knight. He was found with a knife and had an active arrest warrant. Knight was c…

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Nine Injured, 76 Without Homes In Massive Fire At Downtown Atlantic City Apartments Nine Injured, 76 Without Homes In Massive Fire At Downtown Atlantic City Apartments
Nine Injured, 76 Without Homes In Massive Fire At Downtown Atlantic City Apartments A massive fire ripped through two apartments in downtown Atlantic City, injuring nine people and displacing more than six dozen residents, many of whom were international students, officials said. The five-alarm blaze on the first block of South Georgia Avenue started at around 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, city fire Chief Scott Evans said. The fire began in a 24-unit apartment and quickly spread to a neighboring four-unit building. When firefighters arrived, they saw several injured people already in nearby streets and heavy flames on the third story. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Man Set Off Explosive Device On Atlantic City Sidewalk, Police Say Man Set Off Explosive Device On Atlantic City Sidewalk, Police Say
Man Set Off Explosive Device On Atlantic City Sidewalk, Police Say An Atlantic City man was accused of setting off an explosive device downtown, authorities said. Stacy Thomas, 38, was arrested on Wednesday, July 10, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. An officer saw an explosion on a sidewalk on the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 2:03 a.m. The officer saw someone running from the area but first went to the explosion site to see if there were any victims. No one was injured and no buildings were damaged. Police found surveillance video showing the suspect who was the man seen running from the explosion. Another office…

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by Chris Spiker
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Drunk Driver Crashed Vehicle, Assaulted Atlantic City Officers: Police Drunk Driver Crashed Vehicle, Assaulted Atlantic City Officers: Police
Drunk Driver Crashed Vehicle, Assaulted Atlantic City Officers: Police An Atlantic City man was arrested after he crashed his vehicle while drunk and assaulted several police officers, authorities said. Dwahn Davis, 39, was charged with driving while intoxicated, hindering apprehension, three counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, two counts of criminal mischief, and refusal to be fingerprinted. The Atlantic City Police Department announced his arrest in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 13. An officer saw a vehicle speeding on Arctic Avenue at 12:47 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12. The vehicle failed to stop at several red lights and drove …

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Bicyclist, 61, Struck, Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police Bicyclist, 61, Struck, Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police
Bicyclist, 61, Struck, Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police A 61-year-old bicyclist from Atlantic City was killed in a collision with a car, authorities said. The man's name had not been released. On Sunday, July 30, at 11:21 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to Montpelier and Arctic Avenues for a report of a crash. Police found the bicyclist suffering from serious injuries. He was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old woman from Willingboro, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. The Atlantic County Prosec…

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by Jon Craig
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Four Arrested On Cocaine, Heroin, Weapons Charges In Atlantic City: Police Four Arrested On Cocaine, Heroin, Weapons Charges In Atlantic City: Police
Four Arrested On Cocaine, Heroin, Weapons Charges In Atlantic City: Police Four men were charged with dealing cocaine or heroin in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Friday, May 19, Detectives Christopher Dodson, Eric Evans, Alberto Valles, and Kevin Perez under the supervision of Sgt. Garry Stowe were assigned to patrol specific areas of the city. Dodson received detailed information in reference to a group of men allegedly selling drugs in the 2400 block of Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Also, one of the men, Khalil Watts, reportedly was in possession of a firearm, police said. After observing the group for a period of time, the detectives along wi…

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by Jon Craig
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Taxicab Passenger Killed In Atlantic City Crash Taxicab Passenger Killed In Atlantic City Crash
Taxicab Passenger Killed In Atlantic City Crash A passenger in a taxicab was killed in a weekend crash in Atlantic City, authorities said. The crash occurred on Sunday, April 30, at approximately 3:40 a.m. at the intersection of Arctic and North Missouri avenues. Preliminary investigation revealed that a taxicab and a Tesla collided at the intersection. The cab had five occupants, including the driver. One of the occupants, Almir Pachariz, a 49-year-old man from Yorktown Heights, NY, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver and remaining passengers were transported to AtlantiCare-City Division for treatment.&nb…

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by Jon Craig
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Man, 25, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man, 25, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man, 25, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 25-year-old Atlantic City man was wounded in a city shooting, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 1:47 p.m., Atlantic City police near the 1300 block of Arctic Avenue heard what they believed to be gunshots coming from the vicinity of South Carolina and Baltic Avenues.  Moments later, a ShotSpotter notification alerted to rounds fired in the area of the 100 block of north South Carolina Avenue, just south of Baltic Avenue.  Responding officers subsequently fouind a gunshot victim in the first block of north South Carolina Avenue. The victim was treated before being take…

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by Jon Craig
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Fugitive Arrested, Gun Recovered In Atlantic City Fugitive Arrested, Gun Recovered In Atlantic City
Fugitive Arrested, Gun Recovered In Atlantic City An Atlantic City man wanted for a gun possession charge was arrested after running from officers investigating a shots fired call, authorities said. On Thursday, July 28 at 12:06 pm, Sergeant Michael Tracy was in the area of Pennsylvania and Arctic Avenues when he heard what he believed to be several gunshots a block away at Pennsylvania and Baltic Avenues. As detectives began to check the area north of Baltic Avenue, they observed a male, TajMalik Harris, attempting to conceal himself down an alley adjacent to an abandoned church.   Harris, 28, of Atlantic City allegedly assault…

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by Jon Craig
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Philadelphia Woman, 27, Arrested For Firing Shots In Atlantic City: Police Philadelphia Woman, 27, Arrested For Firing Shots In Atlantic City: Police
Philadelphia Woman, 27, Arrested For Firing Shots In Atlantic City: Police A 27-year-old woman from Philadelphia was arrested for firing a handgun in Atlantic City. On Monday, July 25, at 5:21 p.m, Atlantic City police patrol officers responded to Indiana and Pacific avenues for a report of shots fired.  Police found evidence of gunfire, but did not locate a victim. Officers spoke with witnesses on scene and obtained information that a female was seen shooting at an unidentified male and then entering a tan-colored minivan before leaving the area.  At 5:42 pm, Detectives Chris Ivanov, Eric Evans and Chris Dodson, of the Atlantic City Police Department’s…

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by Jon Craig
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3 Teens Lured Into Atlantic City Car By East Orange Man: Police 3 Teens Lured Into Atlantic City Car By East Orange Man: Police
3 Teens Lured Into Atlantic City Car By East Orange Man: Police A 51-year-old man from Essex County has been arrested after trying to lure three teenagers into his vehicle in Atlantic City, authorities said. At 1:16 p.m. on Friday April 15, Atlantic City police responded to Connecticut and Arctic Avenues on a report of a man luring three teenagers into his car, police said. The man, Yusuflaki Johnson of East Orange, allegedly offered to drive the three teens to a youth program. Once in the vehicle, Johnson drove around the area eventually stopping. He attempted to get one of the juveniles to follow him to a secluded area, police said. The three juven…

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by Jon Craig
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Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD A 25-year-old Atlantic City man involved in two shootings has been arrested. Meanwhile, Atlantic City police seek the public’s help locating a second suspect. On Tuesday, Marcus Seda was arrested in the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue by detectives of the Special Investigations Section for an active warrant stemming from a shooting investigation, police said. An investigation began on Dec. 17. At 11:01 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Shortly after, officers were alerted that a shooting victim, Rumeijah Norwood, arrived…

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by Jon Craig
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Federal Lawmakers Bet On Atlantic City With $10M Infrastructure Boost Federal Lawmakers Bet On Atlantic City With $10M Infrastructure Boost
Federal Lawmakers Bet On Atlantic City With $10M Infrastructure Boost A $10 million grant is going to Atlantic City for downtown improvements as part of the Rebuilding America Infrastructure bill, federal officials said Friday. Atlantic City's federal money will go toward the Atlantic City Corridor Revitalization & Safety project, which includes complete street improvements on approximately 2.7 miles of Atlantic Avenue in downtown Atlantic City. The infrastructure overhaul is planned from Albany Avenue to Maine Avenue including reducing lanes; adding ADA accessible sidewalks, drainage facilities, new bike paths; improving clear sight lines; adding interse…

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by Jon Craig
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Serious Shooting Reported In Atlantic City Serious Shooting Reported In Atlantic City
Serious Shooting Reported In Atlantic City Police responded to a serious shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said  A ShotSpotter alert led police to a victim shot at 1:33 a.m. Thursday at Arctic Avenue and North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Officers found a 31-year-old man from Atlantic City suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.The victim, whose name was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with a non-life threatening injury, police said. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766. Informa…

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by Jon Craig
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Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested In Stolen Car With Loaded Handgun Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested In Stolen Car With Loaded Handgun
Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested In Stolen Car With Loaded Handgun Two Atlantic City teenagers were arrested in a stolen car with a loaded handgun, authorities said. At 8:27 p.m. on Monday, Police Officers Ivaylo Ivanov and Wahab Malik saw two vehicles drive through the red traffic light at Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Baltic Avenue, police said. They tried stop both vehicles. One vehicle pulled over, but the second vehicle sped off turning east on Atlantic Avenue. The officers saw the vehicle turn the wrong way on Kentucky Avenue and lost sight of it, police said. When the officers arrived at Kentucky Avenue the vehicle had been involved in a c…

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by Jon Craig
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Atlantic City Headshot Victim Dies, 2nd Shooting Victim Critical Atlantic City Headshot Victim Dies, 2nd Shooting Victim Critical
Atlantic City Headshot Victim Dies, 2nd Shooting Victim Critical One of the four people who were shot on Sunday in Atlantic City has died, authorities said. Another remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries on Wednesday. The shooter or shooters remain at large, authorities said. Idel Rodriguez-Garcia, 29, of Atlantic City, was shot in the head at the intersection of Arctic and Maxwell avenues near B & B Saloon at 3:43 a.m., according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. Two shooting victims remain hospitalized — one with life-threatening injuries. Another victim has been treated and released from the hospital, authoriti…

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by Jon Craig
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Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9 Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9
Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9 Two teenagers have been been arrested in connection with shooting a girl last month, authorities said. A 9-year-old girl was wounded in the foot by gunfire on Sept. 3 at a home on the 500 block of Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City police said.  The second of two 17-year-old suspects was arrested on Saturday on Arctic Avenue, police said. The Atlantic City teenager also was charged with possessing marijuana. The other youth, from Vineland, already was in custody at Harborfields Youth Detention Facility in Egg Harbor City in connection with another shooting, police said. Both teens were ch…

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by Jon Craig
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Ex-Con Arrested On Multiple Heroin, Cocaine Charges After Chase On Atlantic City Expressway Ex-Con Arrested On Multiple Heroin, Cocaine Charges After Chase On Atlantic City Expressway
Ex-Con Arrested On Multiple Heroin, Cocaine Charges After Chase On Atlantic City Expressway A Burlington County man was arrested on multiple drug charges after speeding away from Atlantic City police, crashing into two cars and then fleeing on foot into a marsh, authorities said. Julian Hinton, 27, of Delanco Township recently was released from prison, Atlantic City police said.  Hinton was initially stopped by police at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday for several traffic violations when they found he has a suspended license and warrant out for his arrest, police said. As Atlantic City Officers Christian Ivanov and Kevin Perez approached Hinton's vehicle, he allegedly sped away, they sa…

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by Jon Craig